Bike search results

Price

£240.00

Age Range

4–5 years

Rider Height

112–125cm

Colours

Red Blue Purple

Bike Weight

6.81kg

Warranty

12 months

Cuda Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so only limited new stock remains but they're worth hunting down second hand. 

The Cuda Trace 16 was part of a range of good value kids bikes. Cuda used to have two ranges - a high specification, high price "Performance" range, and a budget range.

They'd taken the best bits of both (i.e good quality and low price) and merged to make the Trace range. 

The Cuda Trace 16 is a lightweight bike for easy handling and is aimed at children aged 4 and 5 years old. It's available in Red, Blue or Purple. 

Price

£249.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Bike Weight

13.65kg

Warranty

2 years

Price

£249.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Bike Weight

14.5kg

Warranty

2 years

The Btwin Rockrider 24 Expl 500 is an excellent entry-level mountain bike that offers great value for money and will perform well on the trails. Designed for children aged 9 to 12, it is a much more capable bike than others in its price range that may come with heavy full suspension and complicated gearing. It is a reliable option for families where budget is a priority, as Decathlon's in-house brand is known for durable and accessible bikes.

The bike focuses on the features that matter for this age group, with a simple yet effective 7-speed drivetrain and an Easytrigger shifter that is designed to be easy to operate. The sturdy steel frame and 50mm of front suspension are perfect for tackling mixed terrain like paths, trails, and gravel. It also comes with all-terrain lugged tires for good traction and control.

For parents, a great feature is the quick-release front wheel, which makes the bike easier to transport in the car. It's a bike that gives children a gentle introduction to off-road riding without being overly complicated or heavy. We are impressed with the quality of bikes in the BTWIN range, and this is a great option if you're looking for a good off-road bike that won't break the bank. You can also Read our comprehensive guide to Btwin kids' bikes to learn more about the brand.

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice balance bike for children aged about 3 years and over.  Especially if you know they're going to be learning to pedal at some stage, and may be tempted to skip the balance bike stage and get them straight onto a pedal bike (our advice - DON'T!)

This is where the Rookie 14 is such a great option - it starts in balance bike mode and you can add pedals when your child is ready.

Because the Rookie 14 designed to work effortlessly in either balance bike or pedal bike mode the switching across is simple. So if the time isn't quite right you can go back again with minimal hassle.

We've reviewed the Kidvelo Rookie 12 and were really impressed with the quality and styling of this smaller balance bike.

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice if your child is likely to want to start pedalling at some point soon.  The Rookie 14 starts out as a balance bike but comes with a simple-to-fit pedal conversion kit, meaning you get two bikes for the price of one.

If you decide to try your child with pedals and they're not quite ready you can quickly revert to the balance bike for a while longer.

The Rookie 14 has been designed with the learning to ride phase in mind, with an upright riding position, lightweight frame and child sized components.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we were very impressed with the smaller Kidvelo Rookie 12 - you can read our review here.

Price

£250.00

Age Range

3–6 years

Inside Leg

40–59cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

4.7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 14 is a great choice of bike if you're not sure whether your child is quite ready to start pedalling yet. 

Whilst the Rookie 14 is a starter pedal bike in it's own right, you can also remove the entire pedal / chain mechanism and quickly convert it into a balance bike.

So, you're essentially getting two bikes for the price of one, saving you the cost of buying a 14" wheel balance bike to get your child ready to pedal.

We also think this will be a good choice for families with younger siblings coming along behind, as you don't know whether that child is going to need a pedal bike or a balance bike.

Our reviewer has put the smaller Rookie 12 through it's paces and were very impressed with the quality of the bike and the design features.

Price

£270.00

Rider Height

90–100cm

Colours

Pink Blue

Bike Weight

5.8kg

Warranty

1 year

Wild Bikes are a good choice if you're looking for a lightweight, modern looking kids bike but don't have the budget for one of the really established names.

The Wild 14 features an upright riding position and a supportive saddle for your child to ensure they are comfortable whilst riding.

Wild Bikes have been popular with Cycle Sprog readers over the past few years as you're getting a decently specified bike for a very good price.

The warranty is only for 12 months whereas some of the other bikes on this page come with 5 years, but these other bikes are also significantly more expensive, so you should take that into consideration.

Price

£270.00

Age Range

6–11 years

Rider Height

117–135cm

Colours

Bike Weight

14kg

Warranty

Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

Price

£275.00

Age Range

4–5 years

Rider Height

100–110cm

Colours

Orange Teal

Bike Weight

6.3kg

Warranty

1 year

The Wild 16 is worth considering if you're looking for a lightweight 16" wheel bike at a decent price, and aren't bothered about the kudos of a bigger name.

Whilst we haven't reviewed this bike range, we've seen them in use and have had positive comments from a few Cycle Sprog readers.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a great bike for slightly older children who may not have learnt to ride yet and will likely start pedalling soon.

It is aimed at ages 5 to 8 years old and starts off as a large balance bike and then if and when your child is ready to try out pedals the Rookie 18 then easily converts to a pedal bike, with a simple-to-fit pedal conversion kit. So you essentially get 2 bikes for the price of one.

You can convert easily if your child needs to try pedals for a short time and then revert back to a balance bike for a while longer. It's designed to work effortlessly in either balance bike or pedal bike mode.

The Rookie 18 balance-to-pedal bike is also a popular choice for children with additional needs who may want to learn their balance using the balance bike mode and then have the opportunity to progress to using pedals.

We've reviewed the Kidvelo Rookie 12, which was the first bike in their range, and were very impressed.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular kids bike for older children aged 5 - 8 years old. Although it is a starter pedal bike in its own right, it does come with a conversion kit to remove the pedals for kids who may want the option to convert to a balance bike if they're just starting out and need to practice balancing.

The Rookie 18 is also a great choice for children with additional needs who may want to practice balancing before learning to ride with the pedals. So buying the Rookie 18, you're essentially getting two bikes, for the price of one.

It is also a great option for families with more than one child, or a younger sibling coming along behind, as they may be at different stages and therefore benefit from either the balance mode, or the pedal mode.

We've not reviewed this particular bike, but we've put the smaller Rookie 12 through its paces and were very impressed with the quality of the bike and the design features.

Price

£275.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Inside Leg

50–69cm

Colours

Blue Green Pink Red

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Kidvelo Rookie 18 is a popular balance bike for older children (aged 5-8 years old) starting to cycle, or children with additional needs.

It's a great choice if you know they're going to be learning to pedal at some stage, and may be tempted to skip the balance bike stage and get them straight onto a pedal bike (our advice - DON'T!)

The Rookie 18 starts in balance bike mode and comes with a conversion kit so you have the option of adding pedals when your child is ready - if you're not sure, you can take our quiz "Is my child ready to pedal?"

The conversion kit is very easy to use, so if your child decides to try pedalling by isn't quite ready, then you can easily convert back to the balance bike mode. The Rookie 18 balance bike allows young riders not to miss out on the crucial step of learning to ride a bike - learning to balance!

Price

£279.99

Age Range

9–12 years

Rider Height

135–150cm

Colours

Orange Green Purple

Bike Weight

14.3kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame, stem, handlebars. Other parts: 2 years

Rockrider (who are an in-house brand of Decathlon) are going through a makeover of their kids bicycle range, with some very good value bikes arriving in stock.

The Rockrider EXPL500 is a 26" wheel kids mountain bike aimed at riders around 9-12 years of age and between 135 and 150cm tall.

Featuring an aluminium frame and suspension fork at the front, the ST500 comes with a single chainring and 7 speed gearing using a thumbshifter to minimise complications (kids mountain bikes at this cheap a price usually have a lot more gears that are confusing to use and harder to maintain).

The bike is equipped with v-brakes and a set of tyres suitable for gentle off roading.

They've got a great video on the Decathlon website showing the types of fun you can have on these bikes.

The Rockrider EXPL500 really does represent value for money and would be a great way to get a child off road and muddy!

Price

£279.99

Age Range

4–6 years

Colours

Blue Pink Green Purple

Bike Weight

7.01kg

Warranty

10 years frame & fork, 2 years everything else

The Shyre Hopton 16 is an excellent choice for a child's first bike, designed to make the transition from a balance bike to pedals as smooth as possible. It's lightweight, weighing just 7kg, so it's easy for little ones to handle and for you to carry. All the parts, from the frame to the handlebars, are shaped to fit a smaller child, giving them a comfortable and balanced feel right from the start.

This bike is intended for children aged 4 to 6 years. The single, simple gear means there's nothing complicated to learn—your child can focus purely on pedalling and steering. It also comes with easy-to-use brakes that are perfect for small hands, along with soft grips and grippy pedals to build confidence.

As a bonus, every bike purchase comes with a free branded helmet while stocks last, so you can make sure your little rider is safe and ready to go from day one.

Price

£280.00

Age Range

5–7 years

Inside Leg

48–53cm

Colours

Green Black

Bike Weight

6.2kg

Warranty

Lifetime on frame and fork

The Boardman Jnr 16 is an entry-level bike designed with a focus on simplicity and ease of use for young riders. It has a lightweight aluminium frame and kid-specific components, including a saddle and short-reach brake levers. The bike's design prioritises easy handling, which can be helpful for children learning to ride.

This bike, with its 16-inch wheels, is intended for children aged 5-7, or with a height of 112-116 cm. It is also suitable for an inside leg measurement of 48-53 cm. The single-speed gear system makes it easy to maintain and straightforward for a child to learn to ride without the added complexity of shifting gears.

Overall, the bike's construction and features are aimed at a beginner rider who may be transitioning from a balance bike. It is built to be a simple, durable option for a child riding on pavements and light park trails.

Price

£285.00

Age Range

3–5 years

Rider Height

95–110cm

Inside Leg

36–49cm

Colours

Blue Green Purple Red Yellow

Bike Weight

4.2kg

Warranty

10 years - frames, rigid forks, handlebars, stem. 2 years - everything else

The woom 1 plus balance bike is sized for children aged between about three and a half to 5 years of age, with an inside leg measurement of between 36cm and 49cm, although all kids do vary in size so it's best to measure them carefully.

This 14″ wheel balance bike comes with both front and rear brakes which is again quite unusual for balance bikes and helps with the step up to a pedal bike if and when the time is right.

One thing we like about the woom range is that they colour code the rear brake lever and the brake pads, so you can just tell your child to use the green brake. No confusing left/rights or front/backs.  This colour coding continues through their starter pedal bikes which is helpful.

Price

£289.00

Age Range

6–9 years

Rider Height

125–150cm

Colours

Blue Green Purple

Warranty

2 years - register bike within 30 days for lifetime warranty on frame and forks and 3 years on paint, varnish and corrosion

A lightweight mountain bike from the Basque country that is not going to be scared of rough terrain!

The MX 24 Dirt is equipped with a good quality 7-speed drivetrain, consisting of a single 34 tooth chainring at the front to keep changes to a minimum, and a 14-34 tooth cassette to give a good spread of gears for all types of terrain. It's definitely been designed for having a lot of fun!

Price

£300.00

Age Range

3–4 years

Rider Height

91–102cm

Colours

Blue Pink

Bike Weight

7kg

Warranty

Warranty: Frame - Lifetime; Components - 2 years

The Trek Precaliber is suitable for children aged 3 - 4 years old, with a range of 91 - 102cm in height.

It has a useful handle on the rear of the saddle to allow you to guide your child as they ride and is available in blue and pink.

The frame is aluminium and the forks are steel, making this one of the heavier 12" bikes we feature at 6.98kg.

However, do remember this is still hugely lighter than the majority of 12" wheel kids bikes, which often come in well over 10kg in weight. It has a rear coaster brake, but no front rim brake and comes in two colour choices - blue and pink.

This bike has stabilisers which is useful for children who aren't yet completely confident with balancing, or for children with additional needs who may not be able to use a balance bike. Read more here - Does my child need stabilisers?

Price

£310.00

Age Range

5–8 years

Rider Height

120–127cm

Inside Leg

53–62cm

Colours

Teal Blue Pink

Bike Weight

8.7kg

Warranty

The Pinnacle Ash 20 is a kids bike aimed at ages 5 - 8 years old, featuring a lightweight aluminum frame and wheels.

The Ash 20 has child-friendly short-reach brake levers and comfortable rubber grips making is easy for your child to come to a stop. This bike is a good all-rounder, whether your child is riding to school or riding through the park on weekends, Pinnacle has made this bike to handle it all.

As well as being available new, the Pinnacle Ash 20 is a popular secondhand choice and is often available.

Price

£315.00

Age Range

6–11 years

Rider Height

117–135cm

Colours

Bike Weight

11kg

Warranty

Frame and Forks - lifetime guarantee - all other parts 1 year

Price

£319.99

Age Range

5–7 years

Rider Height

122–127cm

Inside Leg

50–54cm

Colours

Red Blue Pink Purple Orange Green

Bike Weight

7.56kg

Warranty

Lifetime on Frame

Sadly Forme Bikes went out of business in March 2023, so new bikes are now hard to find.  However the good news is most of their warehouse was bought by Bike Club so kids can continue to ride these great bikes for years to come.  

The Forme Cubley 18 is a great bike for all round riding, if your child isn't quite ready to move up to a geared bike.

It's a good value, lightweight bike with well designed child sized components and performs well on most surfaces a rider of this age is likely to want to go.

Subscribe to the Bike Club and get this great Forme Bike for a low monthly cost. When it gets too small just upgrade it for another one (the bike, not the child!) 

Further reading: Should I subscribe to Bike Club instead of buying a new kids bike?